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Antique Treen 19thc Lignum Vitae Dog Whistle. English C1860-80.
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Antique Treen 19thc Lignum Vitae Dog Whistle. English C1860-80.

19th century
Sold 3 July 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A very nice example of a late 19thc hand held dog whistle, made out of lignum vitae, which has a fine dark colour and also the pleasing lighter colour of the sap wood....the maker has chosen his piece of lignum well...also it still retains the original brass collar for attaching a light chain / cord , so you can loop it around your neck on walks....it makes a very good sound and even worked on my dog, who came straight in on the whistle..!

English. C1860-80.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Lignum Vitae Whistle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1109807
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8165
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A very nice example of a late 19thc hand held dog whistle, made out of lignum vitae, which has a fine dark colour and also the pleasing lighter colour of the sap wood....the maker has chosen his piece of lignum well...
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also it still retains the original brass collar for attaching a light chain / cord , so you can loop it around your neck on walks.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...it makes a very good sound and even worked on my dog, who came straight in on the whistle..!

English. C1860-80.

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
2.5cm (0.98")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Antique Lignum Vitae Whistle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1109807
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8165
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Archive I A small, dark brown turned wooden whistle with a brass loop attachment, showing a polished grain and dense texture. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Treen 19thc Lignum Vitae Dog Whistle. English C1860-80.

Archive II A small, dark brown turned wooden whistle with a brass loop attachment, showing a polished grain and dense texture. View II
Archive III A small, dark brown turned wooden whistle with a brass loop attachment, showing a polished grain and dense texture. View III
Archive IV A small, dark brown turned wooden whistle with a brass loop attachment, showing a polished grain and dense texture. View IV
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
Telephone 07770 721931
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Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2020
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A small, dark brown turned wooden whistle with a brass loop attachment, showing a polished grain and dense texture.
Antique Treen 19thc Lignum Vitae Dog Whistle. English C1860-80.
Ref: SA1109807
A small, dark brown turned wooden whistle with a brass loop attachment, showing a polished grain and dense texture.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectTreen Collectables
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialLignum Vitae, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned wood profile, Brass suspension ring, Moulded collar
  • SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 2.5 cm (1 in) x D 2.5 cm (1 in)

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Treen refers to small, functional, handmade wooden objects for the home, typically turned on a lathe and popular from the 16th to the 19th century.

Makers commonly used dense hardwoods such as lignum vitae and boxwood, frequently incorporating brass suspension rings and fittings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-turned lathe marks, natural patination from handling, density of the wood, and appropriate wear consistent with age.

Small wooden collectables work well displayed on bookshelf ledges, within glass-fronted cabinets, or styled on a tray alongside other historical curiosities.

Preserve wooden objects by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional microcrystalline wax to protect the patina.
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